Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, 0.0 FTE, Days

About the role

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Working conditions: lifting patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment; fine motor skills; push/pull up to 45 lbs force; perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs of force (seldom/occasionally); ability to move around area with frequent sitting; bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently; lifting non‑patient up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently; exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles; must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment; vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted); ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year; preferred experience in a medical office.
• Credentials: Required: WA State MA Certification (Washington State Medical Assistant – certified licensure); State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted; caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant‑Certified (Non‑Interim) credential within 12 months of issuance of interim credential.

Skills

• Upon Hire Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with other multi‑disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi‑line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.

Benefits

The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Pay

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position.